Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Strathclyde (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 22 June 2009.
Parliament Act 1911
- Question
- My Lords, if the Government reconsider their plans on whether to celebrate the passing of the Parliament Act, will they consider publicising one of its most important provisions, namely that this House still holds an absolute veto on extending the life of a Parliament? Can the noble Baroness confirm that this Government have absolutely no intention of asking the House to extend this Parliament?
- Answer
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My Lords, tempting though that might be, I can confirm that the Government have no intention to do that.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 711 c1346
- Session
- 2008-09
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Anniversaries
- Legislation
- Parliament Act 1911
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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